Global family offices are showing a growing interest in India as a strategic investment destination. This interest is being driven by factors such as diaspora-led entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and India’s expanding role in the global economy. The founder of the Global Family Office Investment Summit, Anthony Ritossa, highlighted India’s emergence as a key focus area for affluent investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional markets.
Ritossa mentioned that Indian-origin entrepreneurs, who have successfully established companies abroad, are now redirecting their capital and expertise back to India. The summit, which initially started with a modest gathering in Dubai in 2016, has evolved into a global network encompassing family offices, entrepreneurs, conglomerate business owners, and members of royal families.
According to Ritossa, family offices have a distinctive approach compared to traditional venture capital, emphasizing a longer-term investment horizon. He noted that family office investment capital is typically more permanent and patient, contrasting it with the shorter cycles often seen in venture capital funds. Family offices have historically been early adopters in emerging sectors, with a focus on areas like AI, data centers, defense technology, longevity healthcare, and real estate development.
